The Cincinnati Reds are currently the first team out in the National League playoff picture, as they sit three games behind the San Diego Padres for the final wild card spot. They'll look to gain some ground in the NL playoff chase when they face the division rival Chicago Cubs in the second battle of a three-game set on Tuesday,

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The Reds opened the series with a 3-2 win off a RBI single in the seventh inning. Despite the win, the Cubs still own the season edge, 4-3. Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game,

The Chicago Cubs pulled off a narrow series win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, thanks to a walk-off homer from Justin Turner. But that late-game heroics couldn’t cover up a growing concern: Chicago’s trade deadline inaction is already proving costly.

After a MLB trade deadline period marked by the Chicago Cubs avoiding the cost for a controllable starting pitcher, they will face the same test this offseason.